GRE Word List

EMISSARY

one designated as the agent of another : representative

The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.

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WordMeaning
anthropoidany of a suborder (Anthropoidea) of higher primates (such as macaques and marmosets)
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
caterto provide a supply of food
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
renderto melt down
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
colandera perforated utensil for washing or draining food
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute